Elizabeth Spence
WINCHESTER
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with proven strengths in relationship building, classroom management, and project-based learning to build proficiency in writing skills, listening skills, speaking skills, vocabulary expansion and cultural awareness. Committed to fostering student engagement through effective communication. Known for developing lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and promoting critical thinking.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-op Director
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
Winchester, VA
2022 - Current
- Leading the board of directors by scheduling and conducting regular meetings and communicating between meetings.
- Overseeing general weekly operations.
- Communicating and working with teachers regarding training, curriculum and student discipline.
- Communicating and meeting with parents and/or teachers with respect to academic and disciplinary issues.
- Recruiting new teachers and board members.
- Collaborating with the Treasurer to keep a pulse on the organization's finances.
Co-op Teacher
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
Winchester, VA
2022 - Current
- Instructed grades 9-12 in French I and French II.
- Instructed grades 9-12 in literature classes - Modern World Literature, American Literature and British Literature.
- Instructed grades 7-12 in formal academic writing skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to foster critical thinking and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual student needs and promote academic success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Stay at Home Parent
Spence Family
2007 - Current
- Homeschooled three children for 11 years, Pre-K through 10th grade.
Co-op Registrar
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
Winchester, VA
2021 - 2022
- Managed student enrollment processes.
- Coordinated communication between families and educators regarding registration updates.
- Created and maintained SAIL's website.
Co-op Teacher
Compass Home Education Cooperative
Winchester, VA
2016 - 2019
- Instructed grades 4-6 in French, Greek mythology and music history.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
Foreign Language Department Chair
Musselman High School
Inwood, WV
2005 - 2007
- Coordinated departmental meetings, fostering communication and alignment on educational goals among staff members.
- Collaborated with school administration to align departmental objectives with overall school vision and mission.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
French Teacher
Musselman High School
Inwood, WV
2004 - 2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of French language concepts.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students to reinforce key concepts and improve overall performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and visual aids in lessons.
- Adapted teaching methods to address diverse learning styles and meet individual student needs effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French With Teaching Certification
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2002
Skills
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Classroom management
- Issues resolution
- Project-based learning
- Cultural awareness
- Interactive teaching methods
- Peer-to-peer activities
- Writing skills development
- Vocabulary expansion
- Listening comprehension
- Oral expression
Timeline
Co-op Director
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
2022 - Current
Co-op Teacher
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
2022 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Spence Family
2007 - Current
Co-op Registrar
SAIL Homeschool Co-op
2021 - 2022
Co-op Teacher
Compass Home Education Cooperative
2016 - 2019
Foreign Language Department Chair
Musselman High School
2005 - 2007
French Teacher
Musselman High School
2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts - French With Teaching Certification
Messiah University